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Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow

  • 20042004
  • PGPG
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
85K
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Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)
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After New York City receives a series of attacks from giant flying robots, a reporter teams up with a pilot in search of their origin, as well as the reason for the disappearances of famous ... Read allAfter New York City receives a series of attacks from giant flying robots, a reporter teams up with a pilot in search of their origin, as well as the reason for the disappearances of famous scientists around the world.After New York City receives a series of attacks from giant flying robots, a reporter teams up with a pilot in search of their origin, as well as the reason for the disappearances of famous scientists around the world.
IMDb RATING
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85K
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  • Director
    • Kerry Conran
  • Writer
    • Kerry Conran
  • Stars
    • Gwyneth Paltrow
    • Jude Law
    • Angelina Jolie
Top credits
  • Director
    • Kerry Conran
  • Writer
    • Kerry Conran
  • Stars
    • Gwyneth Paltrow
    • Jude Law
    • Angelina Jolie
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 661User reviews
    • 178Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 19 nominations

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    Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
    Trailer 1:57
    Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow

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    Kerry Conran in Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)
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    Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Kerry Conran in Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)
    Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)
    Jude Law in Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)
    Gwyneth Paltrow in Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)
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    Angelina Jolie in Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)

    Top cast

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    Gwyneth Paltrow
    Gwyneth Paltrow
    • Polly Perkinsas Polly Perkins
    Jude Law
    Jude Law
    • Sky Captainas Sky Captain
    Angelina Jolie
    Angelina Jolie
    • Frankyas Franky
    Giovanni Ribisi
    Giovanni Ribisi
    • Dexas Dex
    Michael Gambon
    Michael Gambon
    • Editor Paleyas Editor Paley
    Bai Ling
    Bai Ling
    • Mysterious Womanas Mysterious Woman
    Omid Djalili
    Omid Djalili
    • Kajias Kaji
    Laurence Olivier
    Laurence Olivier
    • Dr. Totenkopfas Dr. Totenkopf
    • (archive footage)
    • (as Sir Laurence Olivier)
    Trevor Baxter
    Trevor Baxter
    • Dr. Jenningsas Dr. Jennings
    Julian Curry
    • Dr. Vargasas Dr. Vargas
    Peter Law
    • Dr. Kessleras Dr. Kessler
    Jon Rumney
    Jon Rumney
    • German Scientistas German Scientist
    Khan Bonfils
    • Creepyas Creepy
    Samta Gyatso
    • Scaryas Scary
    Louis Hilyer
    • Executive Officeras Executive Officer
    Mark Wells
    Mark Wells
    • Communications Engineeras Communications Engineer
    James Cash
    • Uniformed Officeras Uniformed Officer
    Tenzin Bhagen
    • Kalacakra Priestas Kalacakra Priest
    • Director
      • Kerry Conran
    • Writer
      • Kerry Conran
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      As Sky Captain Harry Joseph "Joe" Sullivan (Jude Law) and Polly Perkins (Gwyneth Paltrow) fly submerged with "The Amphibious Squadron", they "overfly" a sunken steamer named "Venture". It's the ship used to bring King Kong to New York City. It even includes, on its deck, a cage large enough to confine Kong; implying perhaps that this is the original Skull Island.
    • Goofs
      When Joe's plane dives into the sea and converts into a submarine, the force of impact with the water would have surely sheered the wings off of a normal P-40. However, as the plane is obviously been made watertight, as well as fitted with sonar, precautions must have also been made to brace the wings from impact.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      [instead of taking a picture of the pods falling to Earth, Polly turns and snaps a shot of Joe]

      Joe 'Sky Captain' Sullivan: Polly... you...

      Polly Perkins: It's all right. You don't have to say anything.

      Joe 'Sky Captain' Sullivan: Lens cap.

    • Crazy credits
      Laurence Olivier is given a major on-screen credit, despite only being in the film through archive footage and having another actor voice his character's lines.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Flying Legion Air Combat Challenge (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Over the Rainbow
      Written by E.Y. Harburg and Harold Arlen
      Performed by Jane Monheit
      Used by permission of EMI Feist Catalog Inc.
      Jane Monheit appears courtesy of Sony Classical

    User reviews661

    Review
    Top review
    A visual masterpiece
    This movie is a smörgåsbord of fantastic beautifully done imagery for fans of 1930/1940s sci-fi. It's everything you could hope for...armies of giant flying robots that shake the earth when they walk. A huge rocket ship, a P-40 that can fly underwater as well as in the air, ray-guns, and flying aircraft carriers are all just a few of the many imaginative treats in store.

    Oh and it even has a well thought out plot and humor to boot. If I had to say one negative thing, it would be that I wish the film had been longer who knows when we will see the likes of it again.

    If you love classic sci-fi and films from the 40s you can't go wrong with this visual masterpiece it's a modern day film treasure.
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    • Mikel3
    • Nov 14, 2006

    FAQ2

    • What was in the vials?
    • Why is Joe Sullivan called "Sky Captain?"

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 17, 2004 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Italy
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Tibetan
      • German
    • Also known as
      • The World of Tomorrow
    • Filming locations
      • Chandler Valley Center Studios - 13927 Saticoy St, Panorama City, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Brooklyn Films II
      • Riff Raff Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $70,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $37,762,677
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $15,580,278
      • Sep 19, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $57,947,036
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS-ES
      • Dolby Digital EX
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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